Subtract 3/72 from 1/60
1/60 - 3/72 is -1/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
1/60 = 1 × 6/60 × 6 = 6/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/360 - 15/360 = 6 - 15/360 = -9/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/40
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